Seasonal Sterilizer Operator I — Tomato Processing

Neil Jones Food Company; Firebaugh (CA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Neil Jones Food Company, a long-standing producer of canned and pouched tomato products, is seeking a Seasonal Sterilizer Operator I for its Firebaugh, CA facility. The role supports the fresh pack season (approximately June–October) with union staffing and adherence to GMP/HACCP policies.

Responsibilities include monitoring sterilizer decks and associated lines, maintaining product flow, and coordinating with other departments to prevent supply issues.

Qualifications

• Requires 3–6 months of related experience in the Sterilizer Area or similar equipment experience.
• Basic mechanical and electrical skills to troubleshoot equipment.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to follow directions.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, work extended hours, weekends, and any shift during the fresh pack season.

Responsibilities

• Manually operates pneumatic controls to regulate diced tomato flow to sterilizers to maintain required volume for productivity.
• Communicates with Control Room, Diced Filling and Pouch teams regarding product flow issues and equipment status.
• Assists Supervisors in equipment start-up, shut down and CIP (Clean In Place).
• Assists in maintaining dumps, chains, belts and sprockets in good condition.
• Ensures GMP and HACCP procedures are followed.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

English proficiency

Job description

Neil Jones Food Company, a long-standing producer of canned and pouched tomato products, is seeking a Seasonal Sterilizer Operator I for its Firebaugh, CA facility. The role supports the fresh pack season (approximately June–October) with union staffing and adherence to GMP/HACCP policies.

Responsibilities include monitoring sterilizer decks and associated lines, maintaining product flow, and coordinating with other departments to prevent supply issues.